Question

A charge nurse is reviewing the list of tasks that have been delegated to the assistive personnel (AP) by the staff nurse. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse reassign to a licensed nurse?

A. Transporting a client who experienced a stroke 72 hr ago to the radiology department
B. Providing a back rub to a client who has right-sided paralysis
C. Removing and cleaning the cannula of a client who has a new tracheostomy
D. Performing oral hygiene for a client who is 1 day postoperative following an amputation of the right arm

Answer 1

The charge nurse should reassign the task of transporting a client who experienced a stroke 72 hr ago to the radiology department to a licensed nurse.

Step-by-step explanation:

The charge nurse should reassign the task of transporting a client who experienced a stroke 72 hr ago to the radiology department to a licensed nurse. This task requires specialized knowledge and skills to assess and respond to any potential complications or changes in the client's condition during transportation.

The other tasks can be safely delegated to an assistive personnel (AP).